Job Description

Closed Area Buyers

RTX Corporation is seeking highly skilled and experienced Closed Area Buyers to support a fast-paced Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program in a classified environment. The ideal candidates will possess expertise in actively working and managing procurement activities and will hold an active Secret clearance.

This role requires individuals who can operate with minimal oversight while maintaining strong cross-functional and functional collaboration.

What You Will Do:

• Manage procurement activities in support of classified programs, including sourcing, negotiating, preparing POs and PO documentation in accordance with company directives, prime contract flow downs and company work instructions. Post-award management of POs to be handled in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
• Lead supplier interaction and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams to manage a variety of procurements including but not limited to build-to-print, performance specifications, Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), with medium/high complexity.
• Prepare and execute various types of agreements, such as: PIAs, Long Term Agreements, Bailment, etc.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and finance, to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS regulations, and customer requirements in all purchasing activities.
• Maintain accountability for program schedules, budgets, and quality metrics related to procurement deliverables.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers in a secure and classified environment.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the procurement process.
• Support audits and reviews, ensuring documentation and records are up-to-date and accurate.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and ITAR compliance regulations.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional and functional teams.
• Expertise in processing paper purchase orders and procurement systems.
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Prior experience with multiple subcontract types including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF)
• Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex SOWs
• Experience with proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conducting investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule
• Experience working in Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) programs.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or PMP.
• Familiarity with RTX systems and processes.

Additional Information: Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a current Secret Clearance and eligible for a Top Secret clearance. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Worldwide, Relocation package, Flexible hours

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